Circulation
Resources
This list of Denver area resources can help you get started circulating your belongings to better the environment and organize your life.
General Tips
01
Confirm hours
Hours and fees can change. Always call or check the facility’s website before hauling materials.
02
Prepare items
Clean and sort recyclables; remove batteries from electronics; empty and dry paint cans; bag leaves and yard waste in compostable bags where required
03
Check residency requirements
Some programs (e.g., county hazardous waste sites, electronics recycling events) require proof of residence or limit participation to certain municipalities.
04
Reuse before recycling
Many resources above encourage reuse and repair. Donate usable items to thrift stores or creative reuse centers. Attend a repair fair or tool library class to fix something instead of discarding it.
Circulation Resources
Antiques
Battery & Lighting Recycling
General Batteries
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Many electronics recyclers require batteries to be removed; check with SustainAbility, Blue Star, or PedalPoint for safe disposal. Single‑use batteries can sometimes be brought to household hazardous waste facilities or mail‑in programs.
Rechargeable Batteries & CFLs
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Regular batteries are okay to throw away.
Home Depot (3000 W Belleview Ave, Littleton), Batteries Plus Bulbs (2600 S Colorado Blvd, Denver)
Auto Batteries
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Walmart, O’Reilly Auto Parts (257 W Hampden Ave, Englewood), Batteries Plus Bulbs,mHome Depot, and Firestone Complete Auto Care (3501 S Fox St, Englewood)
Fluorescent Light
Bulbs & Mercury Thermometers
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